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About Mission Gorge:

Mission Gorge is the oldest established climbing area in San Diego County. The rock is a metamorphosed granite, unique to the county, and is extremely hard and water polished. The cliff offers a mixture of both crack and face climbing, and is steep, slick and strenuous, often requiring creative palming, pinching and counterbalance manuvers. Most routes are 40 to 80 ft high. This is a great place for the local San Diego climber whether you are just starting out or are an experienced climber.

Take the I-15 to the Friars road exit and head east. Turn on the Mision Trails road right after Jackson Drive to enter the park area. Drive through the main gates about a 1/2 mile. There is limited parking on your right hand side. You can also park outside of the gates at the visitor center. Go up the orange mound to the left and then follow the switchbacks to the base of the cliff. There is a porta-john that marks the beginning of the trail. If you are planning on staying into the evening park outside the main gates. Gate closure times are (Apr-Oct 8:00am - 7:00pm; Nov-Mar 8:00am - 5:00pm).